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Pinchas Zukerman Performs Beethoven

In Blockbuster Opening To Palm Beach Symphony’s Masterworks Series

Music Director Gerard Schwarz is on the podium for the p.m.; guest cellist Julian About Palm Beach Symphony
livestreamed concert. Schwarz, Monday, April Palm Beach Symphony is South Florida’s premier
When Palm Beach Symphony Music Director Gerard 19 at 7:30 p.m.; and guest orchestra known for its diverse repertoire and commitment
Schwarz decided to program each of the 2020/21 pianist Alexander Toradze, to community. Founded in 1974, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Masterworks Series concerts as a special event as part Saturday, May 22 at 7:30 arts organization adheres to a mission of engaging,
of his first full season on the podium, he turned to an p.m. The symphony hopes to educating, and entertaining the greater community of
old friend from his high school days to launch the series. perform the remainder of the the Palm Beaches through live performances of inspiring
National Medal of Arts honoree and violin virtuoso season at the Kravis Center orchestral music. The orchestra is celebrated for
Pinchas Zukerman performs Beethoven on Sunday, as a mix of livestreaming delivering spirited performances by first-rate musicians
January 24 at 3 p.m. in a concert livestreamed from the and select seating. and distinguished guest artists. Recognized by The
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. All dates, times, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County with a 2020 Muse
“It has been my great honor and extreme pleasure to programs, artists, venues Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, Palm
have collaborated in concert with Pinchas Zukerman on and ticket prices are subject Beach Symphony continues to expand its education and
numerous occasions and it is always a unique and thrilling to change without notice. Pinchas Zukerman community outreach programs with children’s concerts,
experience for myself, the musicians and, ultimately, Virtual passes and in- student coaching sessions and master classes, instrument
the audience,” Schwarz said. “The artistry and deep person tickets to individual concerts in the Masterworks Series donations and free public concerts that have reached
understanding he brings to his playing promises to make are $30 with four-concert subscriptions available for $100. more than 50,000 students in the past five years. For more
this an unforgettable opening to the Masterworks Series.” Tickets are available online at www.palmbeachsymphony.org information, visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
Zukerman will be performing Beethoven’s Violin and by phone at (561) 281-0145. Photo by Cheryl Mazak
Concerto in D Major, Op. 61 in a tour de force program
celebrating that composer’s 250th birthday. The symphony
delivers two of the composer’s dramatic works inspired ScholarShiP oPPortunity
by the battlefield as it performs the Coriolan Overture
conveying the bold courage of a warrior and the emotions
of the women who love him along with the joyous
Symphony No. 7 portraying an exuberant end to war.
Renowned as a virtuoso, Zukerman is admired for 2021 AAUW Northern Palm Beach
the expressive lyricism of his playing, singular beauty
of tone and impeccable musicianship, which can be
albums, which garnered two Grammy awards and 21 County Branch College Scholarship
heard throughout his discography of more than 100
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nominations. Featured in numerous television specials, Doris Karlik Local Scholarships
he appeared with the Chicago Symphony on the PBS
special Mozart by the Masters. In 2004, the CBC recorded For Women Residents Of Palm Beach County $500-$1,000
a 10-segment series entitled The Concerto According to
Pinchas, which continues to be broadcast and rebroadcast The American Association of University Women Details of the requirements are on the 2021
around the world. A frequent performer on Live from (AAUW) of Northern Palm Beach County invite women application, administered by the American Association
Lincoln Center, Zukerman has collaborated with the residents of Palm Beach County to apply for local of University Women, Northern Palm Beach County
English filmmaker Christopher Nupen on several projects scholarships worth $500 to $1,000. Branch, http://northernpalmbeach-fl.aauw.net.
including the Here to Make Music series, a Brahms series, Applicants must be U.S. citizens by birth or naturalization, Applications must be postmarked by March 20,
a Schubert series and a documentary on Nathan Milstein. and be attending an accredited Florida college or university. and sent to: AAUW Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box
Born in Tel Aviv, Zukerman came to the United Applicants must also have a 3.0 grade point average 32043, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420.
States where he studied at the Juilliard School with Ivan or higher and submit the application form along with The application can be downloaded at http://
Galamian as a recipient of the American-Israel Cultural their official college transcript. Two signed letters of northernpalmbeach-fl.aauw.net/2021-aauw-npbc-
Foundation scholarship. Crossing Bridges, a documentary recommendation must be included; one on official letterhead scholarship-application-fiinal-1.
by Niv Fichman, followed his tour to the Middle East from a faculty member. GRAND OPENING
with the NAC Orchestra, and was awarded the prestigious
Gold World Medal at the 2001 New York Festival.
With a celebrated career encompassing five decades,
Zukerman has received international critical acclaim.
The Los Angeles Times lauded, “Zukerman again seemed
the forever-young virtuoso: expressively resourceful,
infectiously musical, technically impeccable, effortless.
As usual, it was a joy to be in his musical company.”
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The Masterworks Series continues with guest
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